An evening adventure in Joshua Tree with Samantha and Shane who traveled from Louisiana to say "I Do" in Joshua Tree National Park.

Elopement in Catalina State Park. A first look on a shared trail before saying "I Do" at their designated ceremony site among their friends and family. After signing their marriage license we depart on a 2.3 mile hike with insane views of the Pusch Ridge as they exchanged their hand-written vows in private. Continuing on the trail to enjoy sunset and ending the hike along a creek lighting our way with lanterns.

Sunrise maternity session at Phoenix Mountain Preserve.

Over 3 years in the making with Sam and Collean. From their engagement, to their wedding, and now bringing another life into the world together! Sam and Collean documented their pregnancy in the mountains of Arizona at Mt. Lemmon. They brought along their Golden Retriever, Dudley, to decide on their future baby’s middle name with tennis balls! Ending the session on a spooky note with a jack-o-lantern painting on Collean’s belly to celebrate the fall season.

A multi-day Arizona wedding. Sara and Kelli welcomed their guests to Tucson with brick oven pizza, soda, and trivia. The next morning Kelli and Sara began their wedding day with a short hike to panoramic sun rise views while they exchanged vows. After their vows they returned to get ready among by their family before driving to Catalina State Park for a morning ceremony surrounded by friends and family before enjoying a Mexican inspired brunch.

Evening elopement in Joshua Tree National Park. Monique + Ray exchanged vows with their daughter as their witness. Ending the evening with cake and champagne at one of the picnic tables at Hidden Valley Picnic Area.

A sunset engagement session in Brawley, California, at the Imperial Sand Dunes.

Intimate beach elopement at Crystal Cove State Park. Ashley, Bryan, their daughters, and closest friends enjoyed a sunset beach ceremony where Ashley and Bryan exchanged hand written vows. After their vows they explored the tide pools and watched the sunset before enjoying dinner with their guests.

A winter elopement on the snowy Yakima River bank. With magnificent river views only a short walk from their cabin for a private ceremony. Intimate celebrations back at their cabin in front of the fire place with cheesecake and their puppy.

Elopement in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park with a short walk along Redwood Grove Loop Trail to the ceremony site located in the heart of the grove.

Superstition Mountains engagement session at sunset. Small hike to beautiful desert mountain views surrounded by Saguaro. Ending the session with vintage lanterns lighting our paths after the sun set below the horizon.

Romantic Japanese Garden elopement in Pasadena, California. Portraits taken throughout the garden with vows at Arlington Garden in Pasadena across the street. Then back to Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden for champagne, cake, and dancing.

Overcast beach elopement in Malibu, California. Hiking to the top of Point Dume with a cliffside vow exchange. Ending the evening on the shores of Malibu as the sun set over the Pacific.

Sunrise engagement session at Hugh T. Osborne Lookout Park in Imperial Sand Dunes.

Intimate elopement in Joshua Tree at a mid-century modern style Airbnb. A fun filled elopement day with harsh light portraits, delicious food prepared by a private chef, fire side ceremony, and a champagne toast at sunset.

Engagement session 5,100 feet above sea level with 360° mountain views at Artist Point in North Cascades National Park with a champagne pop at sunset.

Sunrise hike at Bell Rock turned surprise proposal on a trail with dramatic red butte views in Sedona, Arizona.

Intimate Joshua Tree Elopement in March at Cap Rock with only the bride and groom, their officiant, and I celebrating their love in the desert. We walked among the rock formations and iconic Joshua Trees until the sky started turning hues of blue, purple, and pink before hiking back to our cars.

Grand Canyon elopement at Moran Point with two of the bride and groom’s closest friends. Intimate knot tying ceremony on the edge looking into the canyon and sunset portraits at Grandview Point with epic views of the Colorado River.

Sunset Big Sur Elopement with family in Garrapata State Park. Ceremony on the bluffs and portraits on the beach from sunset to blue hour.